Cote d'Ivoire Law News Monitoring Service

The Republic of Sierra Leone and the Republic of Liberia have expressed their willingness to ratify the Protocol establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and deposit the special declaration under Article 34(6) to allow individuals and …

Malta has allowed a ship carrying 141 migrants to dock with those on board set to be distributed between a number of EU countries.
The ship will dock in Valetta and the migrants sent to France, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal and Spain.
The move ends a …

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Abidjan (Agenzia Fides) - On 6 August 2018, on the eve of Independence Day, the President of the Republic of the Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara decided to grant pardon to about 800 political prisoners including Simone …

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ARUSHA, Tanzania, Aug 12 – The Republic of Sierra Leone and the Republic of Liberia have expressed their willingness to ratify the Protocol establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and deposit the special declaration …

General News of Thursday, 9 August 2018
Source: Ernest Osei
2018-08-09
Justice Francis Emile Short delivering his presentation at the 20th anniversary of ICC
A former Judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), Justice Francis Emile …

Ivory Coast's "Iron Lady" Simone Gbagbo basked in her role as the power behind the throne during her husband's regime, but to foes she was a pitiless killer.
Fervently Christian but ruthless by reputation, she never sought to deny …

ABIDJAN: Former Ivory Coast first lady Simone Gbagbo, who had been serving a 20-year jail term, was released on Wednesday, two days after being amnestied by President Alassane Ouattara, her lawyer said.
Gbagbo left the gendarmerie academy in Abidjan where …

Former Ivory Coast first lady Simone Gbagbo, who had been serving a 20-year jail term, was released on Wednesday, two days after being amnestied by President Alassane Ouattara, her lawyer said.
Gbagbo left the gendarmerie academy in Abidjan where she had …

There should be no amnesty for those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and other serious human rights violations committed in Côte d’Ivoire’s 2010-11 post-election crisis, 11 national and international human rights groups said today.
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Ivory Coast's "Iron Lady" Simone Gbagbo basked in her role as the power behind the throne during her husband's regime, but to foes she was a pitiless killer.
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Former Ivory Coast first lady Simone Gbagbo, who had been serving a 20-year jail term, was released on Wednesday, two days after being amnestied by President Alassane Ouattara, …

General News of Saturday, 11 August 2018
Source: Graphic.com.gh
2018-08-11
play videoOsafo Maafo exchanges the agreement with his Ivorian counterpart Adama Toungara
Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire yesterday agreed to develop a document that will show the plotted …

In this file photo taken on May 9, 2016 Ivory Coast's former first lady Simone Gbagbo waves at her supporters as she arrives at Abidjan's courthouse. — AFP picABIDJAN, Aug 8 — Ivory Coast’s former first lady, Simone Gbagbo, who is serving a …

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Simone Gbagbo was hiding in a bunker when she was arrested
Ivory Coast's jailed former first lady Simone Gbagbo has been granted amnesty by the president in what he says is a move to foster reconciliation.
In 2015, …

ABIDJAN – Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara announced on Monday amnesties for 800 people, including the former first lady Simone Gbagbo, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2015.
Ouattara made the clemency announcement in a televised speech …

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Monday declared an amnesty for Simone Gbagbo, who had been convicted of offences against the state during a brief 2011 civil war.
Simone Gbagbo, the wife of former president Laurent Gbagbo, was one of 800 …

The president of the Ivory Coast has pardoned 800 people including the former first lady Simone Gbagbo, who was serving a 20-year sentence for her role in the deadly post-election violence of 2010.
Gbagbo was convicted of undermining state security, …

U.S District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, found that individual living and working in Texas does not have sufficient minimum contacts with Louisiana
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The ABA has voted in favor of adjusting legal advertising rules to ease confusion.
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Last week, the American Bar Association, or ABA, voted in favor of …

PITTSBURGH, PA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, it is the only Pittsburgh-based law firm named to Vault’s Top 150 Under 150, a national …

Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys is now accepting claims for review to represent you if you’ve been a victim of Monsanto and RoundUp.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, August 10, 2018, a California jury …

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Chairperson, Dr Mathole Motshekga, is pleased with the announcement of Dr Silas Ramaite as the acting National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP).
Dr …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) from April 25, 2018 through July 25, …

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The ABA has voted in favor of adjusting legal advertising rules to ease confusion.
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PITTSBURGH, PA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business law firm Cohen & Grigsby is pleased to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, it is the only Pittsburgh-based law firm named to Vault’s Top 150 Under 150, a national …

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U.S District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, found that individual living and working in Texas does not have sufficient minimum contacts with Louisiana
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CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), a …

Mike Brandner Injury Attorneys is now accepting claims for review to represent you if you’ve been a victim of Monsanto and RoundUp.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, August 10, 2018, a California jury …

32,763 involuntary examinations were initiated on children during 2016-2017 according to a report recently released by the Baker Act Reporting Center.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) between July 17, 2014 and July 3, 2018, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
To: All Persons or Entities who purchased Energen Corporation (“Energen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EGN) stock prior to August 14, 2018. You …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) from April 25, 2018 through July 25, …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following statement is being issued by Levi & Korsinsky, LLP:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that investigations have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAD) between April 29, 2016 …

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Rockwell Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMTI) between March 16, 2018 and June 26, 2018, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the …

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At a time when there is a growing consensus over a potential change to the laws concerning patent eligible subject matter in the United States, IAM’s Software IP returns this October to provide industry professionals across the software community a unique platform to discuss patentability and protection.
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• Key pitfalls of Public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the emerging markets: why do you need a strong legal team
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As the licensing landscape remains uncertain in many of the world’s major markets, it has never been more important for licensors and licensees to stay up to speed on deal-making best practices and the changing legal and regulatory environments.
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Intellectual property (IP) is important to many companies across physics, technology and other related sectors.
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Setting the scene with the Charity Commission’s current regulatory approach and the new Charity Governance Code, we will explore the need for trustees to take responsibility for their organisation and how boards are responding to recent intense scrutiny of the sector;
The legal duties and responsibilities of charity trustees, looking at Board effectiveness and its role, how this role relates to the work of the Chief Executive, conflicts of interest, decision-making, minute taking and delegation to Chief Executives and committees;
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